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Leaping Lizard Cafe

4408 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-2822
757-460-5327
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Ranked #23 of 810 restaurants in Virginia Beach
Cuisines: Healthy
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Annapolis, Maryland
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43 reviews 43 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We arrived right at opening (11am) on Saturday in April. There was already a line waiting. We ate indoors because it was cool. The place is as advertised. Service is fantastic. Knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly and professional. The food was spectacular. We had the Chicken Salad sandwich, the fresh Rockfish (the parsnip cream sauce is terrific). We also had Carrot Cake... More

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Clifton Park, New York
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93 reviews 93 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My family stopped here while en route to the Outer Banks, after hearing about this place on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. I am so glad we stopped, everything is made from scratch including the bread and they have a chicken coop, where all the eggs come from. Also very convenient to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and easy to get... More

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Vienna, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Our first attempt to eat at the Leaping Lizard Cafe, without reservations, was unsuccessful. Fortunately the next evening, with reservations, was successful. With about eight tables inside, and a couple of seats at the counter (outdoor patio was closed due to some tears in the plastic "roof') the cafe is cozy and unpretentious. No tablecloth, plastic glasses, paper napkins and... More

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Rockville, MD
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

This is my favorite place in Virginia Beach. I brought my husband this time and he agreed. He's dieting so had a salad with Rockfish, which he raved about. He said the oysters he had for an appetizer were the best he's eaten in years. I had Beef Tenderloin. I can't say enough about it. I said "medium rare" and... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I love the crab cakes when in season. Since food is seasonal and local... Also really special is the chocolate cake/genosh (spelling?) It's spectacular when they have it. Homemade bread YUM (not sure bar scene since non drinker so I can't comment on that. I would call for hours since their hours vary. They are worth it!

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I love this place. The specials are always inventive and delicious. In nice weather, the outdoor seating is bliss, although the free range chickens are a bit much for the non-farmyard lovers in the group. One of my very favorite go to places.

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Hampton, Virginia
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

It finally happened. For the first time in over five decades, I found myself in a place where my vegan daughter, lactose/gluten-intolerant bride and carnivorous son could order from several choices and each of them ultimately enjoyed their meal as fully as I did. From the appetizers (we had the hummus and sampler plates) to the entrees (among those chosen... More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013 via mobile

Food was good, service was great and there's a cute store attached to it. They make their sandwiches on fresh homemade bread.

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dallas
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We met the owners at Leaping LIzzard at another restaurant late one night and decided to try this place for a long Sunday brunch. We were catching up with local friends and had a great time outside on the back porch in 40 degree weather. Their enclosed patios with heaters were very toasty and made our experience very laid back... More

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Big Lake, Minnesota
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91 reviews 91 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Found this place due to TA and we were not disappointed. The menu items are refreshingly boutique, a nice variety of fresh, seasonal, local fair. You could easily miss this place driving up shore drive (we drove past it twice without noticing it traveling around Va beach before we ate there based on TA). You are first greeted by a... More

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